Contradictions and Paradoxes in Acts 15:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Acts 15:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Acts 15:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Luke, James, who was a leader among the Christians, stood up to speak to everyone and asked them to listen carefully to what he had to say. He wanted to share something important with the group.

Acts 15:13: And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men [and] brethren, hearken unto me:

Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6

These verses describe Jesus sending the disciples only to the "lost sheep of the house of Israel," which could be seen as a contrast to the idea of including Gentiles as in Acts 15:13.

Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

Contradiction with Matthew 15:24

Jesus states he was sent only to the "lost sheep of the house of Israel," which might appear contradictory to the acceptance of Gentiles signified in Acts 15:13.

Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Contradiction with Acts 10:14

Peter initially resists the idea of accepting Gentiles by saying he has never eaten anything unclean, which clashes with the acceptance of Gentiles emphasized in Acts 15:13.

Acts 10:14: But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.

Contradiction with Galatians 2:11-12

Paul confronts Peter for withdrawing from Gentiles, showcasing tension regarding Gentile inclusion, potentially conflicting with the consensus seen in Acts 15:13.

Galatians 2:11-12: But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.

Contradiction with Romans 11:1

Paul begins explaining that God has not rejected Israel, which can seem contrary to the inclusive direction (Gentiles) of Acts 15:13.

Romans 11:1: I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, [of] the tribe of Benjamin.
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